Metabolism, Blood Sugar Balancing, a Skinny Jeans Challenge and more Hacks
In the modern world, average life expectancy is higher than ever. And with continual breakthroughs and advances in science and medicine, it’ll likely continue to rise. But are we collectively healthier than ever? Are the many years we’re living filled with wellness and vitality? Or are we spending those extra years unable to do what we love because of poor health?
Unlike lifespan, which is strictly the years in your life, health span refers to how long your wellness and health last. Of course, there are unavoidable consequences of aging that’ll ultimately come—no one is immortal, and it’s part of the human experience. But who says that aging has to look the way it does?
You may already be familiar with how your metabolism works. At its core, metabolism simply involves your body using fuel like food to create the building blocks it needs to generate the energy required to run cellular processes.
Of course, a lot more goes into your metabolism. (For example, there are two kinds of metabolic reactions— anabolic and catabolic.) But for now, let’s focus on aging. Everyone can think of two people who are the same
age but appear entirely different ages based on physical indicators. Maybe you know someone who looks years younger than the number of candles on his or her birthday cake and another person who looks far older than others that age. This phenomenon doesn’t just happen with physical appearance.
Biological Age and Metabolism
People can appear different ages on a cellular level too. It’s known as biological age, which is a measure of how young your cells appear to be based on how healthy they are and how they function and behave. Just as outward appearance doesn’t always represent a person’s age, cellular health doesn’t always line up with a person’s age. Lifestyle choices affect your physical appearance. While genetic factors are always at play, we know collectively that smoking, drinking, excessive sun exposure, imbalanced diet, lack of exercise, sleep deprivation, stress, and more can contribute to early aging. The same is true of your biological age.
Even with genetic factors, your lifestyle choices make a big difference. The same list of things that makes you look old on the outside also makes your cells act old on the inside. What do metabolism and aging have to do with one another? Think about the way a car engine burns gasoline for fuel. This process generates kinetic energy (movement). It also has a byproduct of exhaust.
As your body does its job creating and using energy, it also creates a byproduct or exhaust: free radicals. Free radicals are generated during metabolic processes. Free radicals have some purposes, but a buildup of them can cause oxidative damage, which ages your cells. Antioxidants fight free radicals and help prevent oxidative stress, which is part of why eating fruits and veggies—especially antioxidant- rich ones—is so important.
While most people think of metabolism as something that’s affected by aging—which is partially true—the reality is metabolism also affects healthy aging. A healthy body that’s functioning efficiently at the cellular level provides organ systems with optimal amounts of energy, and this process can be sustained by healthy life choices. Your cells can act younger if you pay close attention to your metabolism and how your body uses energy. However, the opposite is also true: if you make unhealthy or even suboptimal lifestyle choices, your cells and bodily systems will experience loss of function that builds over years of
abuse until you face challenges directly related to your metabolism and lifestyle choices. Like the engine metaphor from before, an old, clunky, and gunky engine that’s been neglected doesn’t burn gasoline as efficiently as an engine that’s kept in good condition, with regular tune-ups and oil changes. Of course, we’re all impacted by genetics. Some people
simply have genetic factors that make life and health journeys far more difficult than others. However, lifestyle choices do make a significant difference. Regardless of your genetic situation, the healthy choices you make can improve your quality of life, and unhealthy choices will ake things worse.
Science has affirmed the place to start is always with a nutrient-rich, balanced diet; adequate exercise; and deep, restorative sleep. One of the beautiful things about wellness is how working on one area improves other areas at the same time. Wellness is truly interconnected!
For example, the antioxidant-rich diet needed to fight free radicals and prevent oxidative stress is likely good for your glucose metabolism and general health. That’s because many such foods are fruits and vegetables filled with additional nutrients and fiber.
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And before we end off, I want to touch on something very close to my heart: Blood Glucose. Do you know how incredibly important your glucose levels are to your health, and for you to be thriving. Do you suffer from cravings, blood sugar spikes, brain fog, lack of energy, problems in losing weight and managing weight, hormonal imbalances, etc.? Did you know that blood sugar spikes are the worst thing for you in terms of ageing, but not only that. With prolonged periods of having blood sugar spikes, the effects on your body can lead to conditions like heart disease, strokes, diabetes, PCOS, dementia, anxiety, depression and so much more. This is crucial to understand.
The good news is that there are easy things we can do to make a huge impact, WITHOUT going on yet another diet!
The good news is that there are easy things we can do to make a huge impact, WITHOUT going on yet another diet!
Head on over to the Glucose Goddess Instagram page and go learn from her. I have recently read her amazing book: The Glucose Revolution by Jessie Inschauspe. This is so worth it. She delves into science and research in a way that is easy to understand. She shares 10 Hacks which can make a huge impact on stabilizing your blood sugar levels, and which have helped thousands of people reversing even Type 2 Diabetes. So please follow our Instagram page to see some hacks we will share in the coming month.
Do you want to learn more about balancing your Blood sugar levels, and how MetaPWR can make a difference in your spikes, energy, weight loss, brain clarity, etc.? Join me on the 30th of October, as I invite Magda Black, a Registered Dietician, to walk us though some of these concepts. What I like about her, is that she makes it practical, offers budget friendly tips, and makes it possible for anyone to achieve health and wellness.
Follow this link, to RSVP for the FREE class.
Follow this link, to RSVP for the FREE class.
And lastly, I know summer is just around the corner… beach time, nice cocktail dresses, and you want to feel good and look your best. Some of our members in our community have taken up …
The Skinny Jeans Challenge!
So basically this consist of the following:
1. Follow the Glucose Goddess hacks
2. A veggie cap with two drops each Yarrow|POM, Turmeric, Pink Pepper, and Black Pepper
3. Drink lots of water and add MetaPWR essential oil to your water, 1 drop per 250ml.
You will not only loose centimeters, but have abundant energy, boost your immune system, have mental clarity (and some have reported that they fell pregnant :-)).
The Skinny Jeans Challenge!
So basically this consist of the following:
1. Follow the Glucose Goddess hacks
2. A veggie cap with two drops each Yarrow|POM, Turmeric, Pink Pepper, and Black Pepper
3. Drink lots of water and add MetaPWR essential oil to your water, 1 drop per 250ml.
You will not only loose centimeters, but have abundant energy, boost your immune system, have mental clarity (and some have reported that they fell pregnant :-)).
Get the oils you need, right here.
If you want to read more, on all the benefits of the oils, head on over here.
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Martinette and Team Puracy
Martinette and Team Puracy